The Philosophy of Jesus – Course in Gozo by Dr Mark Montebello

Philosophy Sharing Gozo has announced that it is to hold its first course on the island. Dr. Mark Montebello will deliver a course about the Philosophy of Jesus during four sessions that will take place in May:

Session 1: Friday, 11th May, 6.30pm – 8.00pm

Session 2: Saturday, 12th May, 10.00am – Noon

Session 3: Friday, 18th May, 6.30pm – 8.00pm

Session 4: Saturday, 19th May, 10.00am – Noon

Though Jesus was not a philosopher in the strict sense of the word, he certainly seems to have been a professional teacher with a mind of his own, a world-view and a way of life to propose.

His thought can be examined philosophically strictly apart of his traditionally religious persona.

This short course will seek to investigate what seem to be Jesus’ cultural and intellectual milieu, his mind-structures and his teachings, particularly his anthropology, his politics and his ethics.

Philosophy Sharing Gozo said that at the end of the course, participants should be able to appreciate better the coherence of Jesus’ thought, and its relevance in today’s world for individuals, communities and society at large.

Dr. Mark Montebello, born in 1964, is from Sliema, Malta, and is a Catholic priest part of the Dominican Order. He studied theology and philosophy in Malta, and specialised in philosophy at universities in Italy (Rome), Spain (Madrid) and England (Leicester).

He has been teaching philosophy at the University of Malta and other higher institutions of education in Malta since 1992.

He is the author of various books of a philosophical and socio-political critical nature. For various years he was involved in work related to social issues.

Members of the foundation, registered students and senior citizens need only contribute €15 for the course. Everyone else contributes €25. It will be held at the Volunteer Centre in Xewkija.